NYC Summer Festivals 2012: Governor's Ball, Northside, CBGB To Take Over City

With summer approaching fast, newly announced concert lineups, official festivals, and plenty of outdoor movie screenings are quickly taking over our calendars for what will be an awesome season of sun-soaked music and culture.

We'll be adding more to-do's as they trickle in throughout the season, so make sure to revisit!

For a preview of what's to come, check out the slideshow below and remember to mark your calendars:

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Where: Various venues in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn
When: June 14-21
Price: $20-$250
North Brooklyn becomes the epicenter of cultural to-do's for a an eight day festival combining art, film, and music at some of the neighborhood's favorite venues including Brooklyn Bowl, Cameo Gallery, and Union Pool. Over 350 bands and 100 artists will be there!

Where: Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park West and 9th Street, Brooklyn; (718) 683-5600
When: Starts June 26-August 7
Price: $30-$40
Prospect Park celebrates its 34th year of performances at the Bandshell, where M. Ward, Sigur Ros, and Hot Chip are just a few of the artists scheduled for the summer roster.

Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1, 1 Main Street, Brooklyn; (718) 802-0603
When: Every Thursday, July 5-August 30
Price: Free
Thursdays are booked this summer, as free outdoor movies with the stunning backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge return to Pier 1 at Brooklyn Bridge Park with a film lineup that includes classics like "To Kill A Mockingbird" and "ET" to favorites "Clueless" and "Wet Hot American Summer."

Where: Various locations
When: July 5-8
Price: Combo badge $299
This summer, CBGB resurrects its legendary heydays with its first-ever music festival to showcase 300 bands at dozens of venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Where: Various locations
When: Now-August 18
Price: $12
2012's Rooftop Festival has already started, but the underground film series goes on all the way to mid-August, so don't miss your chance to view some great flicks atop some unparalleled locations.

Where: South Street Seaport Pier 17, 89 South Street; (212) 608-3640
When: July 14, 1PM-8PM
Price: Free
Head to the Seaport for a daylong music festival with The Drums, Crocodiles, Hospitality, Bleached, and Nick Waterhouse.

Where: Delacorte Theater in Central Park, 80th street on the southwest corner of the Great Lawn
When: June 5-June 30 As You Like It, July 23-August 25 Into The Woods
Price: Free
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park with two plays, As You Like It and Into The Woods. Tickets are free and are distributed at 1PM the days of the shows.

Where: Bryant Park, 41 West 40th Street, (212) 768-4242
When: Every Monday June 18-August 20
Price: Free
Every Monday evening, Bryant Park's famous lawn fills up with a sea of bodies for HBO's Bryant Park Summer Festival. This summer film screenings include "Psycho," "The Wizard of Oz," "Roman Holiday," and many more.

Where: Prospect Park, Central Park, Cunningham Park, CUNY Center for the Arts, Van Cortlandt Park
When: July 11-July17
Price: Free
Enjoy high-brow culture from the prestigious New York Philharmonic as they play the five boroughs for a series of outdoor park concerts.

Where: McCarren Park
When: July 11-August 15
Price: Free
Continue the season's outdoor film screenings at McCarren Park where movies such as "Cruel Intentions," "Top Gun," and "Princess Bride" will play every Wednesday starting July 11 for a month long residence.

Where: Various Lower Manhattan locations
When: June 17-July 15
Price: Free
The River To River Festival arrives in Lower Manhattan with plenty of music, dance performances, and theater. We're particularly excited about the festival's "Bang on a Can" marathon where musicians including Thurston Moore and Steve Reich will participate in the event.

Where: Williamsburg Waterfront
When: July 19-August 24
Price: Various prices
This year's waterfront concert series has both free and ticketed shows including Cake, Sublime, My Morning Jacket, and a comedy performance from Eugene Mirman and special guests OK GO.

Where: North of Sheep Meadow in Central Park; Enter the Park at 72nd Street
When: August 21-25
Price: Free
Get your dose of cult classics as the Central Park Conservancy dedicates five consecutive nights to some of our favorites including "Do the Right Thing," "The Big Lebowski," and "Animal House."